The secret annex where the diary of Anne Frank was written is now part of a world famous museum. The museum tells the story of the eight people who lived in hiding for 2 years and of those who helped them during this time. Amongst the original items on display is Anne Frank's diary.
The Anne Frank house is locating in the centre of Amsterdam, and is easily accessible via tram, bus, bike or foot. As with most place in central Amsterdam it is technically possible to access by car, but this would not recommended as what few car park spaces there are will be charged at a premium.
The museum is open from 9am until 9pm during the peak season (April - August), so it is recommended to visit either early in the morning or late in the afternoon. It does get very busy during the middle of the day with long queues forming outside and down the street, as to be expected given that it attracts around 1 million visitors per year! One way to get around the queues is to buy your ticket in advance via the website, and this means you do not have to queue for the ticket office and can go straight into a separate entrance like a VIP.
Although the museum itself has been extensively renovated, the core of the museum which is the 'empty' annex where Anne Frank and the other 7 occupants lived in hiding for 2 years during the war has remained authentic, albeit without the original furniture. There are no tour guides, you simply pick up a brochure and are left free to roam and experience a glimpse into what it would have been like to have lived there.
With help from Otto Frank, the sole survivor following their betrayal and capture, part of the museum now contains the scale model he helped build, and this shows what the interior of the annex looked like whilst it was still occupied. This helps greatly in fueling your imagination whilst viewing the annex, and is a welcome addition to the museum. If you are visiting Amsterdam it truly is an unmissable attraction.
